An exceptionally beautiful creation of the Hongshan Culture Jade. Will expand on info in near future.
20th.Nov.07 Just added more images and this cicada is so superbly structured that am always amazed whenever look at it. Note the following:
01.The grooves behind the head;characteristic of Hongshan culture.
02.There is a hole bored around the head region.
03. More astonishing is the slit on the underbelly and a long "tunnel" bored from head to tail.
04. Also the sides are concaved in on both sides of the slit.
05.Finally ,please note that Jade(Nephrite) cannot even be scratched by a stainless steel knife and this cicada is so masterly sculptured.
For those who want to expand their knowledge on Jade,please visit the website of the Friends of Jade given in the links.